Mod Podge Coasters | DIY | Hostess Gift Idea

I'm sorry I haven't posted much this week nor had a chance to check out anyone else's posts. I was traveling on business and my meetings were stacked back-to-back from the second I woke up until I plopped myself into bed each night. I returned home late last night and fell asleep almost instantaneously. And even this morning, my eyes are burning. I don't wear glasses nor contacts - it's from pure exhaustion.

But I'm mustering up enough energy to share with you my DIY coaster project from last week. I will be back in full-swing blogging mode soon!

Last weekend, our wonderful friends, Mr. and Mrs. H, invited us over for dinner. This is the same friend who helped me with the Front Yard Transformation and Cinco de Mayo Party. They're not big wine drinkers, so I wanted to bring something in addition to flowers.

I happened to come across some damask, monogrammed paper napkins and thought, "How cute would these be as monogrammed coasters?"

Mod Podge coasters is certainly not a new idea, but it's new to me! This project could not have been easier.

I don't think I've mentioned this before, but Mr. Stranded is usually skeptical of my projects. He can't visualize the finished product and initially thinks it's a horrible idea. But, back to Fact 2 about myself from this post, he just goes with it now. When the coasters were dried and ready for use, Mr. Stranded said, "Those were pretty easy to make, huh? Can you make some for us?" I love it when he finally comes around!!

This is fabulous! I am anxiously awaiting an opportunity to make this for someone! On another note, what is your secret to finding good estate sales? I'm dying to put a few on my calendar but I've never before sought one out. Tips/hints/go-to estate sale listing site?(If you don't mind, leave a comment somewhere on my blog, or email me, so that if I get swallowed by "life" and forget to come back and check I'll still get your response!) Many, many thanks in advance.

@Sarah These were really fun and easy to make! I want to make some for myself!! I'll shoot you over an email on estate sales, but in case anyone is reading the comments, sign up for e-mail updates at estatesales.org. Also, check your local newspaper's Classified Ads. One major tip - before you head out, look up the house on Google Maps Street View. If the house looks like it's about to fall down, it probably doesn't have much and isn't worth your time. Good luck!